BetterDays said:lillazyfats81 said:pdxor said:fat9wallet said:Do we need an Access Point for this router? Or is it built in?

TIA

I'd like to know too if this router can be used as an Access Point?

ALL WIRELESS routers can be used as an Access Point.. Regardless of Make/Model

If the actual question was "can this router support wireless bridging?", the answer is yes. All wireless routers are access points as lillazyfats81 pointed out.

All wireless routers are APs, yes, by definition, but that's NOT the same as bridging!!! Bridging means one AP can talk to *another* AP! Not all wireless routers do. My D-Link DI-624 can't, which is why I picked up this Belkin a few weeks ago. Many consumer model wireless routers only provide "nominal" AP support, no bridging, to keep costs down. You must specifically look for WDS (wireless bridging) support in the documentation, or else you ain't getting it!

Again, don't confuse support for "access point" as "bridging". A bridge is always an access point, by definition, but an access point isn't necessarily a bridge.

eibgrad

instant is not showing up... will wait for it... thanks OP!

the rebate form at rebateshq is actually a Staples MIR, see it here:

http://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/promocenter/Staples/promo_detail.html?productId=1025463&bundleId=26067

so probably Staples will add one $10 MIR, no deals here,
so tomorrow will go for cc's deal

well maybe i am wrong? here two MIRs go to:
Attach the following required proof of purchase for WIRELESS 54G ROUTER MODEL#F5D7230-4:
Orig. rebate form
Original Packing Slip
Store Receipt
Mail this form and the proof of purchase to the following address:

Staples ( Dept. 04-87992 ),
P.O. BOX 028513
MIAMI, FL 33102-8513
1-877-266-6483

Attach the following required proof of purchase to this form:
• Store Receipt
• Original UPC Code
Mail the proof of purchase and a copy of this form to:
Dept. # 04-78628
P.O. Box 028515
Miami FL 33102-8515
1-888-461-9822.

so probably Staples is not a qualified seller.

HIV said:the rebate form at rebateshq is actually a Staples MIR, see it here:

http://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/promocenter/Staples/promo_detail.html?productId=1025463&bundleId=26067

so probably Staples will add one $10 MIR, no deals here,
so tomorrow will go for cc's deal

MeBeDealing said:What timezone are the Staples servers considered to be "running" in?
Basically, What time central time do I need to wait before ordering online to have my purchase be considered as placed within the valid dates for the rebate?

co wondering

MeBeDealing said:What timezone are the Staples servers considered to be "running" in?
Basically, What time central time do I need to wait before ordering online to have my purchase be considered as placed within the valid dates for the rebate?EST

HIV said:the rebate form at rebateshq is actually a Staples MIR, see it here:

http://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/promocenter/Staples/promo_detail.html?productId=1025463&bundleId=26067

so probably Staples will add one $10 MIR, no deals here,
so tomorrow will go for cc's deal

are you sure?

the $20 I found on RebatesHQ.com is Promotion:
04-78628 valid 8/1/04 - 6/1/05 (1 rebate per household etc
The Staples Rebate, on the otherhand is Promotion 04-87992 ... valid 11/7/04 - 11/27/04 (upto 10 rebates)

The way I see it is,
Worst case senario: $50 - $30MIR = $20.00 (As advertised)
Probably senario: $50 - $20 MIR (04-78628) - $20 MIR (04-87992) - $10 (so far unlisted) = $FAR
Best case senario: $50 - $20 MIR (04-78628) - $20 MIR (04-87992) - $30 (so far unlisted) : $-20 ...

If you are not prepared to loose $20, then this is not a deal for you ... if you aren't worried about it, then its a great deal!

@shley

mnbaddy said:genro said:MeBeDealing said:mnbaddy said:MeBeDealing said:What timezone are the Staples servers considered to be "running" in?
Basically, What time central time do I need to wait before ordering online to have my purchase be considered as placed within the valid dates for the rebate?

co wondering

We now have a "Group Wonder" Slightly different than a group hug.

I placed my order about 30-50 min ago (~1am EST), and my confirmation email had order date of 11/14.

is the price now 49.99? I am still having 69.99 here.

Nope it was $69.99, I will just PM to my local circular's price in the morning. Voila! The key was to make sure the order date said 11/14

abc2003xyz said:I got this router from Frys deal a month ago. It was my 3rd router.
Wireless connection was fine but it kept losing internet connection
every 3 - 4 hours. I upgraded firmware and contacted belkin customer
support but couldn't fix it. I didn't return it because it was FAR.
I gave up and bought another rounter (netgear) and it worked fine again.
Yes, it does support WDS (wireless distribution system) like linksys
and buffalo. You can bridge them if you have those routers.

It may be just the quality of Belkin products. I had a Belkin wired router and had to reset it almost every day. For my old Linksys, it was at least every couple months that I had to reset it once.

tjmax said:I have two desktops to share cable using a wired router at home. I was wondering if I can connect this wireless router to my wired router so that I can use wireless access for my laptop. Can anybody help me to answer my question?

Yes. But of course, this router can completely replace your existing router, it supports 4 LAN ports as well, so wired and wireless clients are supported concurrently. But if you have reason to continue use of your current wired router (perhaps you prefer its features, don't wish to reconfigure your firewall rules, whatever), what you can do is place this Belkin router in AP ONLY mode, then run a crossover cable between it and the old router (if one or the other supports MDIX, a standard cable will work also). Now configure your wireless clients to use the AP. When they do, they'll be dropped on your old wired router for DHCP, NAT, firewall, etc. Your choice.

eibgrad